Exam 1 - Women, Puberty, Etc. Flashcards
Describe the interaction in gingivitis and puberty
Increased levels of estrogen/progesterone –> increase gingivitis –> Increased levels of Prevotella intermedia
4 techniques of management to puberty gingivitis
- OHI (frequent reinforcement)
- Scaling and polishing
- Antimicrobial mouthrinses (CHX)
- Local/systemic antimicrobials if severe and medical history indicates need.
Describe the hormones and their levels that are considered to act during pregnancy gingivitis
Decreased estrogen levels
Increased progesterone levels
4 adverse pregnancy outcomes
Pre-term birth
Low Birth Weight
Preeclampsia
Fetal Growth Restriction and Development
Name the 4 points to the hormonal relationship to gingival inflammation
- Menadione is an essential nutrient for P. intermedia
- P. intermedia can substitute progesterone for menadione
- Elevated progesterone levels will facilitate growth and colonization of P. intermedia
- P. Intermedia is tissue invasive and associated with gingival inflammation and pyogenic granuloma formation.
What type of dental treatment can be achieved at each trimester during pregnancy in a patient needing periodontal management.
1st trimester: No treatment/Emergency only
2nd trimester: Safest time frame for treatment
- control active disease
- eliminate potential problems
- postpone periodontal surgery
3rd trimester (last month): Selective treatment
Medications that may cause xerostomia in the older adult
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
Antihypertensives
Diuretics
Diseases that may cause xerostomia
Sjogren’s syndrome
Diabetes (poor control)
Individuals taking oral bisphosphonates for greater than 3 years may be at risk for what?
Greater risk for loss of newly placed dental implants and BIONJ following tooth extraction of periodontal surgery involving bone exposure
T or F, Risk factors are the same in all ages
True
T or F, In older adults, there are fewer patients with advanced disease
True
Oral signs and symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes leading to periodontal disease
Xerostomia Burning mouth Periodontal abscesses Dental caries Candidiasis
What patient information might lead you to believe they have uncontrolled diabetes
Family history Age > 40 yrs Classic symptoms (3 P's) Periodontal abscesses Rapid alveolar bone loss Poor response to treatment
Cellular populations at Initial, Acute and Chronic stages of inflammation
Initial –> PMN’s
Acute –> PMN’s, Macrophages, and a few lymphocytes
Chronic –> Mostly lymphocytes and Plasma cells, Few PMNs and Macrophages
Vascular component of gingival inflammation
Color
Edema/swelling
bleeding